How did the White Witch know how to pronounce the deplorable word?
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How did the White Witch know how to pronounce the deplorable word, anyway? No one could have spoken it to her, because that would invoke it...
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How did the White Witch know how to pronounce the deplorable word, anyway? No one could have spoken it to her, because that would invoke it...
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She used to be hooked on phonics.
– Jack B Nimble
Nov 14 '11 at 23:13
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How did the White Witch know how to pronounce the deplorable word, anyway? No one could have spoken it to her, because that would invoke it...
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edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
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asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
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How did the White Witch know how to pronounce the deplorable word, anyway? No one could have spoken it to her, because that would invoke it...
narnia pronunciation
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edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
Often Right
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asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
Stephen GrossStephen Gross
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edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
Often Right
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asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
Stephen GrossStephen Gross
623157
edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
Often Right
49.8k23239482
edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
Often Right
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edited Sep 5 '15 at 4:01
Often Right
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asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
Stephen GrossStephen Gross
623157
asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
Stephen GrossStephen Gross
623157
asked Nov 14 '11 at 22:49
Stephen GrossStephen Gross
623157
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She used to be hooked on phonics.
– Jack B Nimble
Nov 14 '11 at 23:13
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She used to be hooked on phonics.
– Jack B Nimble
Nov 14 '11 at 23:13
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She used to be hooked on phonics.
– Jack B Nimble
Nov 14 '11 at 23:13
She used to be hooked on phonics.
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Just speaking the word isn't enough: there are ceremonies involved as well:
"That was the secret of secrets," said the Queen Jadis. "It had long been known to the great kings of our race that there was a word which, if spoken with the proper ceremonies, would destroy all living things except the one who spoke it. But the ancient kings were weak and soft-hearted and bound themselves and all who should come after them with great oaths never even to seek after the knowledge of that word. But I learned it in a secret place and paid a terrible price to learn it.
(From Magician's Nephew, chapter The Deplorable Word).
Even if just speaking it was enough, that doesn't preclude writing it (phonetically).
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
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It would make sense that the White Witch learned how to pronounce the Deplorable Word by just saying it since, as quoted in "The Magician's Nephew," the word would only go into effect if pronounced with the proper ceremonies.
I'm just interested in learning what the actual word is. I mean, it's POSSIBLE that C.S. Lewis DID come up with a unique word to represent the Deplorable Word....This word just boggles my mind. It's so deep to think of such a word that could destroy all life in moments! If Lewis did indeed come up with the Deplorable Word as he was writing the book, it would be incredible to learn not only what the word IS, but how to USE it with the proper ceremonies. (not that I actually WANT to destroy every living thing on Earth, though :3)
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Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
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Just speaking the word isn't enough: there are ceremonies involved as well:
"That was the secret of secrets," said the Queen Jadis. "It had long been known to the great kings of our race that there was a word which, if spoken with the proper ceremonies, would destroy all living things except the one who spoke it. But the ancient kings were weak and soft-hearted and bound themselves and all who should come after them with great oaths never even to seek after the knowledge of that word. But I learned it in a secret place and paid a terrible price to learn it.
(From Magician's Nephew, chapter The Deplorable Word).
Even if just speaking it was enough, that doesn't preclude writing it (phonetically).
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
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add a comment |
Just speaking the word isn't enough: there are ceremonies involved as well:
"That was the secret of secrets," said the Queen Jadis. "It had long been known to the great kings of our race that there was a word which, if spoken with the proper ceremonies, would destroy all living things except the one who spoke it. But the ancient kings were weak and soft-hearted and bound themselves and all who should come after them with great oaths never even to seek after the knowledge of that word. But I learned it in a secret place and paid a terrible price to learn it.
(From Magician's Nephew, chapter The Deplorable Word).
Even if just speaking it was enough, that doesn't preclude writing it (phonetically).
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
24.8k5122156
add a comment |
Just speaking the word isn't enough: there are ceremonies involved as well:
"That was the secret of secrets," said the Queen Jadis. "It had long been known to the great kings of our race that there was a word which, if spoken with the proper ceremonies, would destroy all living things except the one who spoke it. But the ancient kings were weak and soft-hearted and bound themselves and all who should come after them with great oaths never even to seek after the knowledge of that word. But I learned it in a secret place and paid a terrible price to learn it.
(From Magician's Nephew, chapter The Deplorable Word).
Even if just speaking it was enough, that doesn't preclude writing it (phonetically).
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
24.8k5122156
Just speaking the word isn't enough: there are ceremonies involved as well:
"That was the secret of secrets," said the Queen Jadis. "It had long been known to the great kings of our race that there was a word which, if spoken with the proper ceremonies, would destroy all living things except the one who spoke it. But the ancient kings were weak and soft-hearted and bound themselves and all who should come after them with great oaths never even to seek after the knowledge of that word. But I learned it in a secret place and paid a terrible price to learn it.
(From Magician's Nephew, chapter The Deplorable Word).
Even if just speaking it was enough, that doesn't preclude writing it (phonetically).
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
24.8k5122156
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
24.8k5122156
answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
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answered Nov 14 '11 at 23:41
Tony MeyerTony Meyer
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add a comment |
It would make sense that the White Witch learned how to pronounce the Deplorable Word by just saying it since, as quoted in "The Magician's Nephew," the word would only go into effect if pronounced with the proper ceremonies.
I'm just interested in learning what the actual word is. I mean, it's POSSIBLE that C.S. Lewis DID come up with a unique word to represent the Deplorable Word....This word just boggles my mind. It's so deep to think of such a word that could destroy all life in moments! If Lewis did indeed come up with the Deplorable Word as he was writing the book, it would be incredible to learn not only what the word IS, but how to USE it with the proper ceremonies. (not that I actually WANT to destroy every living thing on Earth, though :3)
answered 36 mins ago
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Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
add a comment |
It would make sense that the White Witch learned how to pronounce the Deplorable Word by just saying it since, as quoted in "The Magician's Nephew," the word would only go into effect if pronounced with the proper ceremonies.
I'm just interested in learning what the actual word is. I mean, it's POSSIBLE that C.S. Lewis DID come up with a unique word to represent the Deplorable Word....This word just boggles my mind. It's so deep to think of such a word that could destroy all life in moments! If Lewis did indeed come up with the Deplorable Word as he was writing the book, it would be incredible to learn not only what the word IS, but how to USE it with the proper ceremonies. (not that I actually WANT to destroy every living thing on Earth, though :3)
answered 36 mins ago
NarniaFanatic080108NarniaFanatic080108
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Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
add a comment |
It would make sense that the White Witch learned how to pronounce the Deplorable Word by just saying it since, as quoted in "The Magician's Nephew," the word would only go into effect if pronounced with the proper ceremonies.
I'm just interested in learning what the actual word is. I mean, it's POSSIBLE that C.S. Lewis DID come up with a unique word to represent the Deplorable Word....This word just boggles my mind. It's so deep to think of such a word that could destroy all life in moments! If Lewis did indeed come up with the Deplorable Word as he was writing the book, it would be incredible to learn not only what the word IS, but how to USE it with the proper ceremonies. (not that I actually WANT to destroy every living thing on Earth, though :3)
answered 36 mins ago
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It would make sense that the White Witch learned how to pronounce the Deplorable Word by just saying it since, as quoted in "The Magician's Nephew," the word would only go into effect if pronounced with the proper ceremonies.
I'm just interested in learning what the actual word is. I mean, it's POSSIBLE that C.S. Lewis DID come up with a unique word to represent the Deplorable Word....This word just boggles my mind. It's so deep to think of such a word that could destroy all life in moments! If Lewis did indeed come up with the Deplorable Word as he was writing the book, it would be incredible to learn not only what the word IS, but how to USE it with the proper ceremonies. (not that I actually WANT to destroy every living thing on Earth, though :3)
answered 36 mins ago
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Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
add a comment |
Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
Hi, welcome to SF&F. I'm afraid this isn't a great answer, since it spends far too much time on thoughts unrelated to the answer. If you could provide a quote to back up your first sentence and left it at that it would be a good answer. Please read How to Answer for more help. The rest of your post you could maybe turn into a question if anyone knows the deplorable word.
– DavidW
28 mins ago
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She used to be hooked on phonics.
– Jack B Nimble
Nov 14 '11 at 23:13